Wang Ziwu (1936–2021)
Wang Ziwu is a Chinese artist with 38 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $32,302. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Wang Ziwu sold in 2024 for $241,758, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Wang Ziwu on OpeningBid →What is a Wang Ziwu work worth?
Across 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wang Ziwu work is $32,302.
The median Wang Ziwu work on paper sells for $32,500 across 29 lots.
The median Wang Ziwu painting sells for $1,700 across 1 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Wang Ziwu work on papers typically sell for $12,441–$37,213 (the middle half of 22 sold lots).
Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1 | $1,700 | $1,700 | — | 2024-10-04 |
| Works on Paper | 33 | $32,500‡ | $402,068 | 87.9% | 2024-05-31 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $308,379 | $402,068 | — | 2024-05-31 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 22 | $12,441–$37,213‡ | $31,411‡ | $61,433 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $52,207–$308,379‡ | $231,250‡ | $402,068 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $402,068 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $375,000 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $1,700 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Wang Ziwu worth?
Across 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wang Ziwu work is $32,302. The median Wang Ziwu work on paper sells for $32,500 across 29 lots. The median Wang Ziwu painting sells for $1,700 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Wang Ziwu work on papers typically sell for $12,441–$37,213 (the middle half of 22 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Wang Ziwu work on paper?
Based on 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Wang Ziwu work on paper is $32,500. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Wang Ziwu's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Wang Ziwu work on paper is $402,068.
What is the average price of a medium Wang Ziwu work on paper?
Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Wang Ziwu work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $31,411, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Wang Ziwu's auction record?
Wang Ziwu's auction record is $402,068, set in 2023.
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